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ReligionForBreakfast is an educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. It aims to improve public religious literacy by exploring beliefs and rituals through anthropological, sociological, and archaeological perspectives. The show does not endorse any particular religious tradition. The host, Dr. Andrew M. Henry, is a scholar of religious studies focusing on early Christianity and late Roman religion, with a PhD from Boston University.
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The Real Meaning of Yin and Yang 09.10.2026 19mntThank you to Wondrium for sponsoring today’s video! Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/eOWx50MESlyUploaded 10-02-23Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastExplore the concept of Yin and Yang - the ancient Chinese philosophy that highlights the balance of opposing forces in the universe. In this video, we'll delve into the meaning of Yin and Yang, how they are represented in the famous Taijitu symbol, and their impact on health, relationships, and the natural world. From the yin-yang balance of light and dark, to hot and cold, and masculine and feminine, this video will provide a comprehensive look at one of the most fundamental beliefs in Chinese philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Conversion of Constantine: What Really Happened? 09.10.2026 18mntFollow Darius at @DariusArya or Ancient Rome Live @AncientRomeLive and https://ancientromelive.org/Uploaded 17-09-20Emperor Constantine the Great famously converted to Christianity in the early 4th century CE. But how did this happen? What did Constantine really believe?Join my 15-person online seminars here: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryJoin our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography: Bart Ehrman, "The Triumph of Christianity."Henk Singor, “The Labarum, Shield Blazons, and Constantine’s Caeleste Signum,"Jan Bremmer, “The Vision of Constantine,” in A. Lardinois et al. (eds), Land of Dreams, Leiden: Brill, 2006, 57-79.Jonathan Bardill, "Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age," 330 -331.Noel Lenski, “The Reign of Constantine,” in “The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine,” 65-67.Noel Lenski, “The Date of the Ticinum Medallion,” 2018, NAC 47, 251-295.Photo AttributionsComiti Coins: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roman_nummus_of_Constantine_I,_Sol_Invictus_reverse_(FindID_195998).jpgAustrian Alps Sun Halo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s_r84I9P7sFrench Alps Solar Halo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(optical_phenomenon)#/media/File:Halo_phantom-sun.jpgRoman Gate at Spello: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Spello#/media/File:Spello_-_Porta_di_Venere.JPGMars Statue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_(mythology)#/media/File:0_Statue_de_Mars_(Pyrrhus)_-_Musei_Capitolini_-_MC0058_(2).JPG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Cult of Mithras Explained 09.10.2026 20mntThe Cult of Mithras was a thriving religion in the Roman Empire. But by the 5th century....it was gone. What do we know about the Cult of Mithras? And what was its relationship with Christianity?Uploaded 18-04-17Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon. https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastThanks to our Patreon patrons!:Dan DBrian BKalei WDerek KTuuli HAlex BMason AAdil AMark HAlice CWilsonCain DDanny HBibliography:Clauss, Manfred. The Roman Cult of Mithras.Beck, Roger. The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire. Sources debunking the "Christ/Mithras" myth can be found at The Tertullian Project: Tertullian Project: http://www.tertullian.org/rpearse/mithras/display.php?page=Mithras_and_Jesus#note12Incredible resource of every citation about Mithras in Greco-Roman literature: http://www.tertullian.org/rpearse/mithras/literary_sources.htmPhoto attributions:San Clemete Mithraeum: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Mithraeum_San_Clemente_Rom.JPGOstia Mithraeum: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mitreo_dei_Serpenti_(Ostia_Antica)#/media/File:Ostia_Antica_-_mitreo_dei_Serpenti_1050449.JPGMithraeum of Seven Spheres:https://www.flickr.com/photos/archer10/5150996098Baths of Caracalla: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baths_of_Caracalla#/media/File:Baths_of_Caracalla,_facing_Caldarium.jpgRock Born Mithras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MitraRisingfromtherockMNIR.JPGhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/MC_-_Mithras_im_Fels.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Mithra_as_a_child_-_3rd-4th_century_AD_-_Museo_Archeologico_-_Milan_2014.jpgMithras Fresco: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Tauroctony_-_Frescos#/media/File:Mitreo_Barberini.JPG7th Ostia Felicissimus Panel: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ostia_Antica_(archaeological_site)#/media/File:7th_panel_Mitreo_di_Felicissimus_Ostia_Antica_2006-09-08.jpgSol and Mithras: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithraism#/media/File:Mithras_banquet_Louvre_Ma3441.jpgRitual Meal: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/a-feast-for-the-senses-and-the-soul/Hawarte Picture: http://palmyra2010.blox.pl/html/1310721,262146,21.html?801805Aurelian Coin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Radiate_of_Aurelian_(YORYM_2001_9658)_obverse.jpgSaarbrücken: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mithrasgrotte_(Saarbr%C3%BCcken)#/media/File:Mithrasgrotte_Halberg_Saarbruecken.jpgSanta Prisca: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Santa_Prisca_Mithraeum.jpgCapua Mithraeum: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mithraeum_(mitreo),_Ancient_Capua_(14416247560).jpgCapua Fresco: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tauroctony_fresco_in_the_mithraeum_of_Capua,_2nd_century_(CIMRM_181),_Mithraeum_(mitreo),_Ancient_Capua_(14595393221).jpgDura-Europos House Church: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dura-Europos_church#/media/File:DuraEuropos-Church.jpgConstantine the Great bust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_the_Great#/media/File:0_Gaius_Flavius_Valerius_Constantinus_-_Palatino.JPG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Intro to Islam (feat. Dr. Hussein Rashid) 09.10.2026 19mntIslam is a complicated topic and a politically charged topic here in the 21st century. But it is important that we learn about the world's 2nd largest religion. In this video, we will discuss Islam from a nonsectarian perspective, exploring its internal diversity, how the religion changed over time, and how it is embedded in different areas of culture around the world. Uploaded 05-02-18Twitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSpecial thanks to Dr. Hussein Rashid for help researching, writing, and co-hosting this episode. Follow him on Twitter at: @islamoyankeehttps://twitter.com/islamoyankeehttp://www.husseinrashid.com/This video was made for the online classes offered by the Religious Freedom Center. A nonsectarian, nonpartisan organization in Washington DC committed to improving religious literacy and religious liberty. Follow them at: @NewseumReligionhttp://www.religiousfreedomcenter.org/Educators, consider checking out their professional development modules. Short, self-paced, interactive courses focused on boosting your religious literacy education in the classroom: https://constitution2classroom.org/This video is brought to you in part by our supporters on Patreon. Thank you everyone for supporting this channel!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastFurther Reading:Alexander Knysh, "Sufism: A New History of Islamic Mysticism."Edward Curtis, "The Practice of Islam in America: An Introduction."Malise Ruthven, "Islam: A Very Short Introduction."Reports on Sufi shrine and Islamic cultural heritage destruction:http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/12/world/africa/mali-shrines-destroyed/index.htmlhttp://time.com/3584585/saudi-arabia-bulldozes-over-its-heritage/http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42756Farhad Daftary, The Isma’ilis: Their History and Doctrines https://books.google.com/books?id=cSO9zh61AGEC&printsec=frontcover&dq=seven+pillars+nizari&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjuoPWvqu3UAhWMVT4KHbN8BYkQuwUIOzAD#v=onepage&q=seven%20pilalrs&f=falseCarl Ernst, Tasawwuf, article for Encyclopedia of Islam, https://www.unc.edu/~cernst/pdf/tasawwuf.pdfKecia Ali: http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2014/05/09/sultan-of-brunei-sharia-law-beverly-hills-hotel-kecia-aliKecia Ali: https://feminismandreligion.com/2014/05/27/whose-sharia-is-it-by-kecia-ali/Jerusha Lamptey: http://time.com/92534/boko-haram-not-my-shariah/Rise in Islamic Financial Institutions: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/02/under-the-radar-islamic-banks-rise-in-th.htmlMusic by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Religious Residue: What Sticks After You Leave Religion 09.10.2026 26mntUse code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni.Uploaded 01-05-26Thumbnail design by @ECHenry Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersThis video explores “religious residue," how religious beliefs, habits, and emotions persist after deconversion, and what psychology reveals about why religion is so hard to fully leave behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How Did the Nicene Creed Form? 09.10.2026 10mntHow Did the Nicene Creed Form? This famous statement of Christian orthodoxy is recited all over the world today. But it was actually composed in the 4th century during a theological controversy. What was this controversy? And what can it tell us about early Christianity?Uploaded 29-03-16Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastMusic: Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.comShout out to my Patreon patrons! You guys are awesome!:Brian B.John M.Alex B.Cain D.MannyMark H.Image attributions:Catholic Mass: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catholic-Mass-1968.jpgAnglicans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Welby#/media/File:Justin_Welby_and_Kim_Geun-Sang_at_Seoul_Cathedral.JPGHoly Spirit Stainglass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirit#/media/File:Rom,_Vatikan,_Basilika_St._Peter,_Die_Taube_des_Heiligen_Geistes_(Cathedra_Petri,_Bernini).jpgEmperor Constantine Bust: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Gaius_Flavius_Valerius_Constantinus#/media/File:Rome-Capitole-StatueConstantin.jpgHilderic Coin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandals#/media/File:Vandal_Kingdom_Hilderic_Denarius.jpgGoths being Christianized: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goths#/media/File:Bischof_Ulfilas_erkl%C3%A4rt_den_Goten_das_Evangelium.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
How Scholars Are Reconstructing the Lost Gospel of Marcion 09.10.2026 27mntCheck out Dr. Bilby's channels @Patristica and @vocesanticae Also check out @TabletsAndTemples Uploaded 06-02-25Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast00:00 Who was Marcion?2:35 Gospel of Marcion contents5:39 How can we reconstruct Marcion's Gospel?12:42 Was Marcion an ideological editor?18:41 What is at stake?20:25 Support RFB on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Battle to Control the Next Dalai Lama 09.10.2026 16mntCompare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/religionforbreakfastUploaded 19-06-25Check out my earlier video explaining the Dalai Lama!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFJwRkobz1Q&feature=youtu.beAs the Dalai Lama turns 90, a global power struggle looms. Who gets to choose his successor? This video explores the battle over reincarnation, politics, and the future of Tibetan Buddhism.Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Origins of Satan 09.10.2026 21mntFor NordVPN’s birthday, every purchase of a 2-year plan will get you 1 additional month free AND a surprise gift. Go to https://nordvpn.com/rfb and use code rfb!Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video.Check out the NordVPN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCWNRzoQGisUploaded 23-02-21Join my online seminars on ancient religion: https://www.speakeasy.com/speaker/andrew-henryOr, join our Patreon community!: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastBibliography:Armin Lange, “Satanic Verses: The Adversary in the Qumran Manuscripts and Elsewhere,” Revue de Qumran, June 2009Jason Silverman, Persepolis and Jerusalem: Iranian Influence on the Apocalyptic Hermeneutic, 2012.Vicente Dobroruka, Persian Influence on Daniel and Jewish Apocalyptic Literature, 2020.Albert de Jong, “Iranian Connections in the Dead Sea Scrolls,” The Oxford Handbook of the Dead Sea Scrolls, 2010.Thomas Andrews and Flannery Burke, “What Does it Mean to Think Historically?” Perspectives on History. January 1, 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What Did Gnostic Christians Believe? 09.10.2026 12mntWhat is Gnosticism?Uploaded 21-01-15Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comAll images are public domain.Royalty-free Music: Kevin Macleod, incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
There Are More Atheists Than We Thought? 09.10.2026 4mntIn a 2017 study, psychologist Dr. Will Gervais determined that polling organizations like Pew or Gallup are underestimating the share of atheists in the US population. How many Americans are atheists? How plausible is Dr. Gervais' study?Uploaded 15-10-18Support the show on Patreon!: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donation: http://paypal.me/religionforbreakfastFor book suggestions, check out my curated list of religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastwww.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBibliography:Will Gervais and Maxine Najle, "How Many Atheists are There?" https://psyarxiv.com/edzdaGeorge McKay, "Atheists are More Immoral Than Religious People, According to Study," Unilad, https://www.unilad.co.uk/science/atheists-are-more-immoral-than-religious-people-according-to-study/Will Gervais, Dimitris Xygalatas, "Global Evidence of Extreme Intuitive Moral Prejudice against Atheists," Nature: Human Behavior, August 2017: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-017-0151"Atheist: Still a Scarlet Letter in American Politics?" PRRI, November, 15, 2013. https://www.prri.org/spotlight/atheist-still-a-scarlet-letter-in-american-politics/ Dalia Fahmy, "Key Findings about Americans' belief in God," Pew Research Center, April 25, 2018, http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/04/25/key-findings-about-americans-belief-in-god/Pew Research Center, Religious Landscape Study, http://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What is Sikhism? 09.10.2026 14mntWant to see a full Sikhism series? Join Patreon to help fund RFB World Religions series: https://patreon.com/religionforbreakfastUploaded 11-05-20Pre-order Fauja Singh Keeps Going: https://amzn.to/3fDf7LUFollow Simran at: @SikhProfSpecial thanks to the Sikh Coalition: https://www.sikhcoalition.org/Brought to you, in part, by the Foundation for Religious Literacy: https://tfrl.org/RESOURCES and FURTHER READINGSikhism: A Very Short Introduction: https://amzn.to/3cpjuIlHymns of the Sikh Gurus: https://amzn.to/2SSdlfWSikhi At A Glance: https://www.sikhcoalition.org/about-sikhs/Jasjit Singh, "The Guru's Way: Exploring Diversity Among British Khalsa Sikhs," Religion Compass 8/7 (2014), 209-219.Harjot Oberoi, "Paradox: The Khalsa/Sahajdhari Duality," in The Construction of Religious Boundaries: Culture, Identity, and Diversity in the Sikh Tradition.Harvard Pluralism Project, "Taking Amrit: Initiation," https://pluralism.org/taking-amrit-initiationARTICLES REFERENCED https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/08/us/sikh-attacks-in-california-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/us/shooting-reported-at-temple-in-wisconsin.htmlIMAGE CREDITSMany photographs are used under a Creative Commons license from Gurumustuk Singh, MrSikhNet:Woman reading Guru Granth Sahib: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsikhnet/6938385416/Woman in military garb: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsikhnet/5093509823/Woman reading Granth Sahib: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsikhnet/6030512124/Iron bowl of Amrit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsikhnet/159510113/in/album-72157594154368878/Other photographs are used with permission from the Sikh Coalition.Special thanks to Dr. Jenn Lindsay for video footage from Malaysian gurdwara. MUSIC CREDITS:Used under CC BY 4.0 licenseKevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/music/Impact ModeratoOver UnderChill WaveClean SoulIsolated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Should Public Schools Teach Religion? 09.10.2026 8mntShould Public Schools Teach Religion? Is religious illiteracy a problem? If so, how should we fix it?Uploaded 23-10-15Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastwww.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod. www.incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What is the Kaaba? 09.10.2026 21mntGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch The Logistics of the Hajj here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/wendover-the-logistics-of-hajj?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 13-06-24Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Host: Andrew Henry, PhDManaging Editor: Andrew Aghapour, PhDWriter: Matthew Hotham, PhDProduction Assistant: Casey A'HearnSpecial thanks to Filip Holm for reading an early draft of the script! Check out his channel at @LetsTalkReligion The Kaaba is the most sacred site in Islam. Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it's the focal point for millions of Muslims worldwide both for the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the direction Muslims face during daily prayers.00:00 The Basics4:02 A Tour around the Kaaba7:30 History of the Kaaba10:49 Muhammad and the Kaaba13:30 Qibla Explored in Depth14:48 Qibla in Spaaaaace16:28 Sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Jesus in Islam | Interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds 09.10.2026 51mntCheck out Dr. Reynold's channel here: @ExploringtheQuranandtheBible Join his online class here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/sacred-texts-in-dialogue-exploring-the-bible-and-the-quranUploaded 01-05-25In this interview with Dr. Gabriel Said Reynolds, we explore how Islam understands Jesus as a revered prophet with a unique role in Islamic theology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Who Was Baal? (and why he sounds a lot like Yahweh) 09.10.2026 34mntGet Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here: https://nordvpn.com/rfb It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Uploaded 31-03-26Who was the Canaanite god Baal, and why does he look so much like the God of Israel? From Elijah’s showdown on Mount Carmel to ancient texts from Ugarit, this video explores the storm god Baal, his myths, and his surprising connection to Yahweh.Religion for Breakfast videos take a lot of research and collaboration. Patreon support helps fund editors, scholars, and future episodes. Support us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/religionforbreakfastSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and ReutersThumbnail design by @ECHenry 00:00 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal1:42 Ba'al: Name, Title, or Generic Word?3:28 The Ugaritic Baal and the Baal Cycle Introduced4:48 Baal Cycle, Act 1: Baal vs. Yamm5:56 Baal Cycle, Act 2: Baal Builds His Palace8:21 Baal Cycle, Act 3: Baal vs. Mot11:19 The Precursor of Baal: Hadad13:11 Baal's Iconography Examined 16:55 YHWH's Appropriation of Baal22:51 Baal: God's Best Frenemy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Was Jesus Really Born in Bethlehem? 09.10.2026 18mntGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Lifetime memberships available for limited time!: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=religionforbreakfast Watch Patrick Willems’ holiday special here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/patrickhwillems-star-wars-holiday-special?ref=religionforbreakfast Uploaded 21-12-23Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my classes list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Jesus's birth in Bethlehem is a well-known story from the New Testament. But he is also called Jesus of Nazareth. What gives? Was he actually born in Nazareth?Bibliography:Rodolfo Galvan Estrada, "Was Jesus Really Born in Bethlehem? The Gospels Disagree," The Daily Beast, Dec. 25, 2020. Raymond Brown, "The Birth of the Messiah," 1977.E.P. Sanders, "The Historical Figure of Jesus," 1995.Geza Vermes, "The Nativity: History and Legend," 2006.Sabine Huebner, "Papyri and the Social World of the New Testament," 2019.Helen K. Bond, "The Nativity" on Bible Odyssey: https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/the-nativity/Michael Bird, "Bethlehem," on BIble Odyssey: https://davidson.bibleodyssey.org/articles/bethlehem/Select footage courtesy of Getty00:00 Overview of Nativity Stories3:13 Evidence for Nazareth5:52 Evidence Undermining Matthew and Luke8:54 Counterarguments 11:45 Countering the Counterarguments 13:18 ConclusionSelect images courtesy of Getty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
The Archaeology of Ancient Magic 09.10.2026 4mntMy research as an apprentice-scholar of religion is ancient Greco-Roman magic. Many people do not realize that archaeologists have discovered hundreds of ancient objects that attest to the ubiquity of magic in ancient daily life. Uploaded 04-04-17Facebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastExhibit website: https://www.penn.museum/exhibitions/special-exhibitions/magic-in-the-ancient-worldPhoto Attributions:Parthenon: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Parthenon#/media/File:20090624_Acropolis_Parthenon_Athens_Koukaki_panoramic_view.jpgColosseum: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Colosseum#/media/File:RomeColosseum.JPG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
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Does Religion Affect Public Health? 09.10.2026 7mntDoes religion affect health? Short answer, yes. Though its affect on public health is complex and not always recognized by healthcare professionals. Uploaded 21-07-17Graduate students, if you would like to participate in "Going Viral: Religion and Health," email your research abstracts to [email protected]. www.religionforbreakfast.comTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastAndrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfastAll Buddhism footage used with permission of scholar and filmmaker Jenn Lindsay: https://www.youtube.com/user/jenniferslindsayBibliography: Religious service attendance and cigarette use article: http://www.isr.umich.edu/williams/All%20Publications/DRW%20pubs%202002/religious%20involvement%20and%20cigarette%20smoking.%20the%20CARDIA%20study.pdfWHO and Religious leaders during Ebola epidemic article: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/notes/2014/ebola-burial-protocol/en/Zip code, poverty, and life expectancy: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2626194)Vlogbrothers video on Zip Code and life expectancy study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOtoaloIoII Amish family picture: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Amish_in_the_United_States#/media/File:2006-07-29_-_07_-_Road_Trip_-_Day_06_-_United_States_-_Wyoming_-_Yellowstone_National_Park_-_Waiting_4888671147.jpg Special Thanks to our Patreon Patrons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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